Welfare & Wellbeing

The Ealing Eagles are committed to ensuring that all members can participate in club activities in an enjoyable, supportive, and safe environment. If you ever have concerns about the welfare or wellbeing of anyone in the club, please reach out. There is list of organisations and helplines that can help support wellbeing and mental health here.

Club Welfare Officer

The Welfare Officer sits on the Eagles committee and provides confidential support, guidance, and safeguarding oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Confidential Support: Handing sensitive matters relating to athletes with appropriate care and discretion.

  • Safe Space: Providing a safe environment for members and parents of Junior members to discuss emotional wellbeing and mental health concerns.

  • Safeguarding Escalation: Recording and passing any concerns regarding young people or vulnerable adults to the England Athletics safeguarding team.

  • Vetting Support: Helping manage Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for personnel working with young people.

  • Signposting: Directing members to external professional organisations and helplines for mental health support.

Manprit Malhotra

Welfare and Wellbeing Officer welfare.eagles@ealingeagles.com

Safeguarding & Emergency Contacts

All children and adults at risk are entitled to a duty of care. The club strictly adheres to UK Athletics safeguarding policies.

  • Immediate Danger: If you believe someone is in immediate danger, call 999 straight away.

  • Urgent Child Welfare Concerns: If you cannot reach the Club Welfare Officer and have an urgent concern regarding a child, contact the Ealing Children’s Integrated Response Service at 020 8825 8000 or visit the Ealing Council Website.

Official Safeguarding Policies & Procedures

Codes of Conduct

The UK Athletics (UKA) and Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAF) Codes of Conduct set the national standards of behavior for all clubs, coaches, officials, volunteers, and athletes.

  • Requirement: Every member must agree to abide by these codes of conduct upon joining the club, during membership renewal, or when renewing a UKA license.

  • Full Details: Review the national guidelines on the UK Athletics Codes of Conduct page.